The food and agriculture sector is growing rapidly in the United States, with Mississippi leading the way. According to the latest report from “Feeding the Economy,” this industry has seen a trillion-dollar growth since the previous year. In Mississippi, agriculture is valued at $80.5 billion and accounts for over 400,000 jobs, with nearly 218,000 of those being direct jobs.
The report also highlights that the industry has paid out more than $18 billion in total wages and has exported over a billion dollars in goods through Mississippi ports. This growth in agriculture has had a significant impact on the economy nationwide, with many businesses involved in food agriculture, food manufacturing, food wholesale, and food retail contributing to this growth.
For those interested in learning more about this topic, the full study can be found on feedingtheeconomy.com. Additionally, for continuous news and updates on this growing sector, you can follow along on Facebook.
